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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,169.20, 1,084,559.40 and 217,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,169.20, 1,084,559.40 and 217,729.20 is: 326,535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,169.20 : 1,084,559.40 = 217,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,169.20/1,084,559.40 = 217,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,169.20x = 1,084,559.40 × 217,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,169.20x = 236,140,250,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,140,250,514.48/723,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,535.27

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